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Barcelona SoNo Turns Spanish Farmers’ Market for La Vida del Mercat

18 Mar
You haven’t lived until you’ve experienced the open air markets that are dotted all around Spain.  Just a few years ago, we were able to check out La Boqueria, a huge Spanish market with stalls filled with juices, fresh fruit, meats, spices, cafes, pizza places, bars, and so much more.  It was really a dizzying experience, but we were definitely in heaven with the variety of foods that we had around.  We both agreed that if we had something like this near us, we’d be there every single week.  
 
Well, wouldn’t you know it, but Barcelona in SoNo is bringing some of this vibe back with their own version of the Spanish farmers’ market with “La Vida del Mercat” on April 16 at 7 pm.  They’ll be featuring some local food, brews, and drinks, while also highlighting some of Barcelona’s favorite imports from Spain and Europe including cheese, wine, and meats.  And, if you desire something a little more substantial than just nibbles here and there , there will be some specially crafted dishes using produce from the Westport based Speckled Rooster Farm to nom away on.  All of this awesomeness comes together for just $40 per person (sign up here), quite a deal considering everything you’ll get with descriptions from a recent press release:

Exclusive Broken Shed Vodka Tasting + US Launch at Spotted Horse and Gray Goose – Westport + Southport, CT

22 Jul

Vodka has become one of the most popular spirits at restaurants and bars over the past few years.  Case in point, just go to a bar and see how many vodka choices there are or a liquor shop and see shelf upon shelf filled with the distilled goodness.  It’s easy to use in drink mixes and often gives that extra bite at the end of a sip that so many enjoy.

Well, in comes another vodka to try:  Broken Shed Vodka.  What makes this vodka different from others is its country of origin:  New Zealand.  In fact, this is the first vodka made in New Zealand to be sold in the US.  Just this past June they launched here and both Spotted Horse Tavern and Gray Goose Cafe were quick to pick up the additive-free, super clear, and four-time distilled Broken Shed and pour it out for customers.

So, come celebrate at Spotted Horse Tavern and Gray Goose Cafe on July 25 for the Broken Shed Vodka USA Launch here in the great state of Connecticut!  We’re still revolutionary, ya know?  They’ll be pouring out specialty Broken Shed Vodka drinks.  The hoopla begins at Spotted Horse Tavern from 5-7 then ends at Gray Goose Cafe from 7-9.

What are some of your favorite drinks that have vodka in them?  Have you tried Broken Shed?  

Gray Goose Cafe

Address:  246 Old Post Road

Southport, CT 06890
Phone:    (203) 292-8779

Spotted Horse Tavern

Address:  26-28 Church Lane
Westport, CT 06880

Phone:    203-557-9393

A weekend of decadence with drinks, food, art & more at the Westchester Magazine’s Wine & Food Weekend

26 Apr

Well, we know if you’re reading our blog you clearly love food, wine and beer, so we KNOW you’ll be all about Westchester Magazine’s 2nd annual Wine & Food Weekend coming up on May 17-20 at The Ritz Carlton Westchester in White Plains. Ritz Carlton, oooo fancy.

But don’t worry, with events like the BBQ, Burgers and Beer Bash on Thursday, this weekend is anything but stiff. Well, except maybe the cocktails. Whether you’re stuffing your face with yummilicious food from over 30 of the best local restaurants and downing glasses of wine from over 200 world-class wineries at the Grand Tasting, or learning to make prohibition cocktails, or checking out local art at the ARTSBash, you’re guaranteed to have a great time!

Check out the full schedule, prices and packages below. For tickets visit the event website here.

Hope to see you there- we’ll be the ones with some sort of food or drink attached to our lips at all times. We’ll wink at your or something – but less creepy.

Thursday, 5/17
7:30PM – 11PM: Burgers, BBQ & Beer Bash – $50.00
 
Friday, 5/18
6PM – 9PM: ARTSBash – $75.00
 
Saturday, 5/19
11:30AM – 4PM: Grand Tasting – $85.00
12:00PM: A Tour Through Tuscany Wine Seminar with Kevin Zraly – $25.00 
1:15PM: Crystal Clear, Does the Glass Make A Difference? Wine Seminar – $75.00
2:30PM: Modern Mixology: Bringing Cocktails Home Cocktails Seminar – $25.00
6:30PM – 10:30PM: Winemakers Dinner – $150.00
 
Sunday, 5/20
11:30AM – 2PM: Sparkling Sunday Brunch – $50.00
12:00PM – 4:30PM: Grand Tasting – $85.00
12:30PM: Wines of Bordeaux Wine Seminar with Kevin Zraly – $25.00
1:45PM: Prohibition Cocktails Clinic Sprits Seminar – $25.00 
3:00PM: Majestic Terroir of Sonoma Wine Seminar – $25.00
 
Packages: 
 
Grand Tasting Combo: Grand Tasting Saturday & Sunday – $160.00 
 
VIP Pass: Package above + 1 Wine Seminar each day, Winemakers Dinner & Sunday Brunch – $400.00 
 
 
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